HUMAN RESOURCES JUNIOR BENEFITS CONSULTANT (TEMPORARY)
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HUMAN RESOURCES JUNIOR BENEFITS CONSULTANT (TEMPORARY)

University of Washington

Location: Seattle,WA, USA

Date: 2024-10-15T22:21:02Z

Job Description:

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Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - Minimum 2 days in office a week

Posting Date: 09/30/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 10/14/2024

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

The Benefits Consultant will advise and counsel departmental administrators, faculty and staff, their dependents, retirees, beneficiaries, and legal representatives regarding UW benefits, including retirement plans, tax deferred investment options, health, dental, life, long term disability, FSA, HSA, etc. Manage individual disability and death claims including counseling and providing resources to employees, providing coordination with other units in Human Resources, UW Workers' Compensation Unit, insurance companies and UW departments. Cover applicable laws, rules, institutional policies, and program requirements and options; recommend and implement alternative courses of action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Advise and counsel departmental administrators and faculty regarding UW benefits.
  • Manage individual disability and death claims.
  • Design and implement benefits orientations and training seminars.
  • Develop and implement policy and procedural changes for effective benefits administration.
  • Serve as a resource to departments for benefits problem resolution.
  • Represent the benefits office to outside agencies and maintain liaison with state agencies.
  • Review departmental correspondence for accuracy and clarity.
  • Maintain benefits records and perform related duties as required.

    • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Three years of progressively responsible professional level work in human resources, insurance, pensions or related field.

    • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with complex organizational structures.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills essential.
  • Proficient with technological systems such as SharePoint, Audio/Video recording, VTC.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere, in a stressful environment.

    • DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in benefits and in the public sector is desirable.
  • Professional benefits-related certifications and/or increasingly responsible experience in the field of benefits counseling.
  • Familiarity with governmental retirement plans and benefits legislation is desirable.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

    Hybrid, open office environment, working under pressure with deadlines affecting workload. Requires flexing work schedule to meet demands of the position.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-###-#### or ...@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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